Cotton Work Boot Laces from China
Durable flat cotton laces for steel-toe work boots, resistant to abrasion. Classified in HTS 6307.90.50.10 as cotton footwear lacings, made-up for industrial footwear. Supplied to safety gear distributors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include safety certifications if applicable, but fiber content rules classification
• Specify 'flat woven' construction to differentiate from cords
• Bulk vs retail packing affects potential 6309 worn article exclusion